Photo of Playa La Escondida with bright sand surface

Photo of Playa La Escondida with turquoise pure water surface

7.7

Very good

Playa La Escondida

Punta Arena, Mexico

#63 out of 133 in Baja California Sur

7.7

Very good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Bright sand Sand bottom Fully waves protected Good for Sup surfing

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Located outside the settlement

Mulege • 18.3 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Posada Concepción

9 - Excellent 1km

Restaurant Bonny D's Sports Bar

1.8km

Cafe Nomadico Baja Coffee and Brunch

10 - Exceptional 1.8km

Restaurant Restaurant JC'S

9.2 - Excellent 2km

Restaurant Bar Donkey

2.2km

Restaurant Antonio’s

7.2 - Good 2.4km

Restaurant Restaurante Bar Armandos

9.4 - Excellent 2.4km

Restaurant Restaurante Bar Ana

6.8 - Good 2.6km

Restaurant Restaurante-Bar “Las Brisas”

5.4km

Tourist Attraction Playa La Encontrada

9.6 - Exceptional 820m

Tourist Attraction Playa El Burro

9.4 - Excellent 2.1km

Tourist Attraction Playa Santispac

9.4 - Excellent 2.2km

Tourist Attraction playa el coyote

10 - Exceptional 3.5km

Tourist Attraction Estero Santa Barbara

4.2km

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About

Playa La Escondida is located on the Gulf of California (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 63th place out of 133 beaches in the Baja California Sur region 329.4 km away from its center, the city of La Paz. It is one of the beaches of Mulege settlement, just 18.3 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place, among the mountains.

It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and bright sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season. Please note that the area nearby is possible for wild camping.

Playa La Escondida coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature, toilets. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sup-surfing, sea kayaking. This beach is popular for windsurfing or kiteboarding.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

5 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Playa El Coyote, which has a rating of 8.2.

Playa La Escondida (Baja California Sur) is located outside the Mulege settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Playa La Escondida with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.

Weather

history

+31 ^o C +26 ^o C

Air temperature

3.8 M/S

Wind

+28 ^o C

Water temperature

0.7 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Mulege • 18.3 km

Map of beach

Restaurant Posada Concepción

9 - Excellent 1km

Restaurant Bonny D's Sports Bar

1.8km

Cafe Nomadico Baja Coffee and Brunch

10 - Exceptional 1.8km

Restaurant Restaurant JC'S

9.2 - Excellent 2km

Restaurant Bar Donkey

2.2km

Restaurant Antonio’s

7.2 - Good 2.4km

Restaurant Restaurante Bar Armandos

9.4 - Excellent 2.4km

Restaurant Restaurante Bar Ana

6.8 - Good 2.6km

Restaurant Restaurante-Bar “Las Brisas”

5.4km

Tourist Attraction Playa La Encontrada

9.6 - Exceptional 820m

Tourist Attraction Playa El Burro

9.4 - Excellent 2.1km

Tourist Attraction Playa Santispac

9.4 - Excellent 2.2km

Tourist Attraction playa el coyote

10 - Exceptional 3.5km

Tourist Attraction Estero Santa Barbara

4.2km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.7 (Very good)

What to do in Playa La Escondida? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

If you like outdoor activities, the Playa La Escondida can offer such an experience. In particular - SUP surfing. The beach stands out for an excellent base for this kind of sport. And the bonus is the gorgeous scenery from the water. Just try, we recommend it!

Extremes can be moderate or excessive, so if you are a fan of the first type, than Playa La Escondida welcomes you, offering kite and windsurfing. If on the contrary, it is not your kind of activity, we recommend you to find another beach, since the presence of lots of kite surfers on water can have a negative impact on the comfort of your leisure.

There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at Playa La Escondida. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.

In most cases, the question What to do on Playa La Escondida implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.

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Nearest Beaches

550m 7 min walk

Playa Los Cocos Playa Los Cocos

8 Very good

1km 13 min walk

Playa Posada Concepcion Playa Posada Concepcion

7.2 Good

2.1km

Playa El Burro Playa El Burro

8 Very good

2.2km

Playa Santispac Playa Santispac

8 Very good

3.1km

Playa El Coyote Playa El Coyote

8.2 Very good

5.4km

Playa Los Naranjos Playa Los Naranjos

6.9 Good

12.4km

Playa Buenaventura Playa Buenaventura

7.2 Good

13.6km

El Requeson Beach El Requeson Beach

8.6 Excellent

Localities

Nearest

Mulege • 18.3km

Main locality of province

La Paz • 329.4km

Transport

Airport

MUG • 19.3km

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Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

7.7 Very good

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Average Reviews rating

7.7 Very good

Adam R

10 Exceptional

This place is amazing. $150 a night, $20 breakfast tamales. Amazing. Low key, quiet. We saw so many shooting stars, I’m talking shooters to the left and right. I’ll be back.

Suzanne B

6 Pleasant

Beautiful views!! Beach was a little Rocky. Very crowded

Tammy Wodarczak

10 Exceptional

Nice beach in the Bay of Conception. I wouldn’t take a real big rig here.

Karylee Harrison

10 Exceptional

Fave in Baja for me.

Fredleon33

10 Exceptional

Beautiful sunrise. Photos are not compared to actually be there.

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Playa La Escondida?

The coastline of Playa La Escondida is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Playa La Escondida?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Playa La Escondida, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

The Playa La Escondida is also suitable for the following water activities:

Kite and windsurfing
Sup surfing (Sup touring)

Is the Playa La Escondida good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Playa La Escondida is fully protected from waves.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Playa La Escondida for swimming is very positive.

Is the Playa La Escondida good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Playa La Escondida secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

What are the key audiences of Playa La Escondida?

Playa La Escondida can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Wild camping lovers

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Playa La Escondida?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Playa La Escondida.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Bonny D's Sports Bar is the closest place located 1800 meters from the beach.

How far is the Playa La Escondida from parking?

The Playa La Escondida has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Playa La Escondida?

There are 3 attractions near Playa La Escondida that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Playa La Encontrada located in 0.8 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Playa La Escondida?

The month with the highest temperature in Playa La Escondida is August. Its average value reaches 33°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 31°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 20°C and water 19°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Playa La Escondida (Baja California Sur) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.Playa La Escondida (Baja California Sur) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.